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Stocks for Beginners

To learn more about Stocks for Beginners, take a look at our Guide to How to Start Investing in Canada for all the details.

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Stocks for Beginners

Can You Guess the 10 Most Popular Canadian Stocks? (If You Own Them, You Might Be Losing Out.)

| Iain Butler

The list is woefully predictable.

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Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2024 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

The Motley Fool's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go…

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Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in February 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Making money investing in stocks is not hard -- often, all you need is patience.

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TFSA Investors: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Motley Fool Stock Advisor's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I…

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in January 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Let’s cut to the chase: It’s absolutely true that shares of Redfin, an online real estate platform, have fallen 93%…

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Our yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go first?”

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $1,500? You Can Confidently Add These 3 Stocks to Your Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Do you have $1,500 that you’re hoping to invest? Here are three stocks to add to your portfolio!

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3 Cheap Stocks I’d Buy in Bulk Before a Bull Market Arrives

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

All three of these cheap stocks trade in value territory, and offer up dividends you can lock up before the…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $500 to Invest in Stocks? Put It in This Index Fund

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This ETF is one of the best options for those with a bit of cash, who don't want to worry…

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3 Reasons to Buy Dollarama Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) stock has seen massive growth this last year, but more could be on the way -- not just…

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Got $1,000? 3 Stocks to Invest in for March 2024

| Robin Brown

Do you have some cash burning a hole in your pocket? Here are three high-quality TSX stocks to look to…

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3 Growth Stocks Wall Street Might be Sleeping On, But I’m Not

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These growth stocks have more than doubled in the last year, yet there could certainly be more growth on the…

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Energy Stocks

3 Things About Enbridge Stock Every Smart Investor Knows

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Enbridge stock (TSX:ENB) continues to be one of the best dividend stocks out there, but with a payout ratio of…

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2 Healthcare Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two healthcare stocks are showing strong signs of growth for the next decade and are already improving by leaps…

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Where to Invest $10,000 in March 2024

| Robin Brown

Got $10,000 to put to work in March 2024? Here's a four stock mini-portfolio that could drive a strong mix…

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Better Buy: Bombardier Stock or CAE?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Both Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) stock and CAE (TSX:CAE) stock have their upsides and downsides, but which is the better buy today?

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If You’d Invested $1,000 in Air Canada Stock in 2014, This Is How Much You Would Have Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Not everyone has seen their shares of Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock decline. But if you were to invest today, would…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Ways to Grow $100,000 Into $1 Million in Retirement Savings

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Anyone can build a million-dollar retirement portfolio. Here are four ways you could practically grow $100,000 to $1 million.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy TFI Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TFI stock (TSX:TFII) had a hard 2023, but now it's set up for a solid 2024, with an acquisition that…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Secrets of TFSA Millionaires

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These lesser-known secrets can help you set up the perfect long-term portfolio and achieve a million-dollar TFSA!

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3 Glorious Stocks That Are Screaming Buys in March

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Investors looking for the next big growth opportunity should consider these undervalued stocks ahead of the next month.

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Stocks for Beginners

Where Will Aritzia Stock Be in 3 Years?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) stock may have come down from all-time highs, but a new CEO and renewed U.S. focus makes it…

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Can Cargojet Stock Double in 5 Years? Here’s What it Would Take

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cargojet (TSX:CJT) stock has fallen dramatically in the last five years after climbing to all-time highs. So, what can it…

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My 5 Favourite Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These stocks offer a wide range of opportunities, and while some are already climbing, others have way more room to…

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The Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy With $300 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These Warren Buffett stocks have long histories of growth, each offering their own reasons for why investors need them today.

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Tech Stocks

3 Things You Need to Know If You Buy Celestica Stock Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Celestica stock (TSX:CLS) has surged an insane 215% in the last year. So is it now overvalued? Or should investors…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Brookfield Asset Management or Fairfax Financial Stock?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Both of these stocks are certainly strong. But when it comes right down to it, which offers the best deal…

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Tech Stocks

This Ridiculously Cheap Warren Buffett Stock Could Help Make You Richer

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Warren Buffett jumped out and back in to this stock, so what should investors consider before buying in bulk as…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Things About Aritzia Stock Every Smart Investor Knows

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) stock may be down 14% in the last year, but it has climbed 67% in the last few…

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Growth Stock Down 18% to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock dropped after earnings projected further low results in 2024, but this could be your opportunity to jump…

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4 Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Robin Brown

Are you wondering what kind of Canadian growth stocks could be worth holding forever? Here are four stocks that could…

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Energy Stocks

Brookfield Renewable Partners Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BEP stock (TSX:BEP.UN) now trades at half its share price back in 2021. So what should investors do with this…

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3 Retail Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in February

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These retail stocks offer huge growth for those getting in now and holding long term, especially after earnings demonstrate their…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy in February 2024: Magna Stock vs. BCE Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Both Magna stock (TSX:MG) and BCE stock (TSX:BCE) have faced troublesome stock prices of late, but which is offering value?

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Better Buy in February 2024: Magna Stock vs. Aritzia Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

When it comes to long-term growth, which is the better buy: Magna (TSX:MG) stock or Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) stock on the…

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2 Reasons to Buy Onex Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Onex (TSX:ONEX) stock has been a strong performer over the years, both in terms of growth and dividends that investors…

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The Best Stocks to Invest $5,000 in Right Now

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Are you looking to put some cash into the stock market? Here are three picks to put on your watch…

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3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Warren Buffett sold some shares in Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), and the market had questions.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? Buy These Hot Growth Stocks Before They Take Off

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These growth stocks just reported earnings that should have investors eager for more over the next year and beyond. They're…

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Badger Stock is Up 80% Since June, With Far More Room to Run

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Badger stock (TSX:BDGI) has soared 80%, but has even more room to grow as finances support its expansion strategy this…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget the Magnificent 7: “GRANOLAS” Stocks Are up Big and Are Far Less Risky

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Magnificent 7 stocks are looking volatile, which is why it might be time to get a heaping spoonful of GRANOLAS…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Nvidia: Buy This Unstoppable Growth Stock Instead

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock surged this week reporting strong guidance and strong results, but I think it's already priced fairly.

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Up 30% This Year, Thomson Reuters Stock Still Has an Ace up its Sleeve

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TRI (TSX:TRI) stock has seen shares explode 30% in the last year, but if you think the company is now…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy in March

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

AI stocks are the future, but what about the companies already using it for their own advantage? Here are three…

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This Homegrown Railroad Is a No-Brainer Value Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CNR (TSX:CNR) stock continues to be the best of the best in terms of the future performance in railway, with…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Things You Need to Know if You Buy Gildan Stock Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Gildan stock (TSX:GIL) rose after a dividend increase, but there is still a lot of turmoil behind the scenes that…

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3 Things About Couche-Tard Stock Every Smart Investor Knows

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Couche-tard stock (TSX:ATD) may be up 30% this year, but look at the leadership and history of the stock to…

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1 Top TSX Growth Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2024

| Jitendra Parashar

Aritzia could be a must-buy TSX growth stock in 2024, showing strong recovery with the potential for sustained financial growth…

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